Used for dramatic effect in literature or speeches, often indicating an emotional outburst.

Literary Device

Speakers may apostrophize objects or absent people as if they could respond.

Imaginary Conversation

Apostrophizing often involves personifying non-human entities.

Apostrophize carefully to distinguish 'its' from 'it's' or 'whose' from 'who's'.

Use apostrophes to show possession, such as 'Sarah's book' or 'parents' guide'.

Apostrophize to indicate missing letters in contractions like 'don't' or 'can't'.